Avery County Plant Sale
The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center staff is in the process of completing the 2019 plant sale catalog. We are …
Community
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Hard Freeze Predicted for Much of the State 4/9/2016
Protect tender plants, and newly set fruit! It is going to be cold tonight!! Tips for Protecting your plants More Detailed Weather …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
Community Gardening Handbook $10 Plus Shipping
Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook by Don Boekelheide & Lucy Bradley Now available …
Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute, Raleigh NC 10/21-22/2015
13th Annual Design Institute: The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Join …
BUGFEST Saturday, September 19, 2015 9 am–7 pm, Downtown Raleigh
BugFest is the largest arthropod-focused event in the country! With over 30,000 visitors, over 100 exhibits, displays, crafts, games and …
Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers: Identification and Use - NC State & Longwood Team Up to Offer Non-Credit Online Course
Learn cultural information about trees, shrubs, and conifers and their use in the landscape. Learn to identify and appreciate commonly …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
2015 Conference: NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
“Stewards of the Environment” the 2015 NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Conference, 9/21 – 9/22/2015, the Embassy Suites, just …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
Often called the queen of greens, kale is rapidly gaining popularity because of its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, …
Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
Great Article by Dee Shore about the 30-minute television show and its host Mike Gray. Recordings of Shows available …
13th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute
The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Learn how naturalized outdoor environments …
8th Annual Paw Paw Festival
Free Event! The 8th annual NC pawpaw festival will be held 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015 at …
North Carolina Master Gardeners Blaze a Virtual Trail
One year ago this month, NC State Extension Master Gardeners in Durham county created a radio show. In developing …
Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …
Troubleshooting Strawberry Problems
Check out this wonderful tool for diagnosing problems with strawberry plants. Check off symptoms that you have seen and …
Natural Learning Initiative 2015 Symposium: Growing in Place
The Eighth Annual Growing In Place Symposium: Green Neighborhood Assets: Streets, Houses, Schools, Parks, Food. March 5, 2015 at the Marbles …
Dig In! With Advocates for Health in Action 3/7/2015
Get all the dirt on edible community, school and child care gardens, urban ag and growing greener, friendlier communities! Registration is …
Find a Job in Horticulture
Check out this Twitter Feed of jobs open right now in the field of …
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- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
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National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Handmade in America
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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